Publicaciones científicas
Improving nutrition and hydration in hospital: the nurse’s responsibility.
Ensuring that the nutrition and hydration needs of patients in hospital are met is part of the nurse's role. Adequate nutrition and hydration is vital for good health, from both a physical and psychological perspective, [...]
Effects of hydration and water deprivation on blood viscosity during a soccer game in sickle cell trait carriers.
The present study compared the changes in blood viscosity, hydration status, body temperature and heart rate between a group of sickle cell trait (SCT) carriers and a control (Cont) group before and after a soccer [...]
Is there a role for parenteral nutrition or hydration at the end of life?
Hydration and nutrition are essential for the maintenance of life. In patients at the end of life, artificial hydration and nutrition pose clinical, ethical, and logistical dilemmas. No strong evidence exists supporting the use of [...]
Physical signs of dehydration in the elderly.
Objective Dehydration is a common condition and frequent cause of hospitalization in older people, despite the caregiver's high attention in attempt to avoid its occurrence. In this study, various physical signs were examined as clinical [...]